The Nigerian stock market closed 2025 on a high note, with investor wealth surging by N411 billion. The NGX All-Share Index rose 0.42% as trading volume hit 4.7 billion shares. Discover the top gainers and losers.
The Nigerian equities market surged by N411 billion on Tuesday, with trading volume jumping 219% to 4.68 billion shares. Market capitalisation closed at N98.843 trillion. Discover the top gainers and losers.
NAICOM insists the July 30, 2026, recapitalisation deadline is fixed by law. NDIC says remitting 50% of earnings to govt hampers its Deposit Insurance Fund growth. Read the full details.
NDIC reaffirms strict adherence to fiscal regulations while seeking exemption from a 50% cost-to-income policy to build a robust fund for protecting depositors. Learn about the strategic talks with MOFI.
The Building Collapse Prevention Guild raises alarm over systemic fire safety failures in Lagos Island skyscrapers after the Great Nigeria Insurance inferno. Urgent government action demanded.
The devastating fire at the Great Nigeria Insurance building on Lagos Island has claimed five lives, injured 12, and destroyed millions in goods. Traders call for urgent government action as the blaze continues to burn.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revised its cash withdrawal and deposit policies, effective January 1, 2026. Learn the 5 major changes, including new limits and fees.
Nigerian insurance leaders call for enhanced actuarial capacity to improve risk management and increase insurance penetration. A recent Lagos workshop highlights the critical need for investment in local expertise.
AIICO Insurance Plc has launched a refreshed brand identity to drive innovation and expand its market reach in Nigeria. The move aims to rebuild public confidence and cater to a younger, tech-savvy customer base. Read more.
Health stakeholders call for urgent reform of Nigeria's dysfunctional health insurance scheme after a free medical outreach in Port Harcourt highlights the deadly cash-and-carry system.
A high-level policy roundtable by WARDC and Amplify Change calls for political will and funding to stop preventable maternal deaths in Nigeria. Experts and lawmakers outline solutions.
A Nigerian businesswoman shares her distress as her warehouse sits dangerously close to the raging fire at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos Island. See the dramatic video and details.
Agusto & Co assigns a BBB- rating with a stable outlook to Universal Insurance Plc, citing strong 2024 results, robust solvency, and improved profitability. Discover the key figures behind the rating.
A major fire has gutted the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island. Emergency services are battling the blaze as the number of casualties remains unknown. Get the latest updates.
A Nigerian man's heartbreaking self-tribute before dying from a heart condition has gone viral, exposing demands for N2m deposits by Lagos hospitals and a failing healthcare system. Read his full story.
Kingsley Aneke's tragic death highlights Nigeria's healthcare crisis. His self-penned obituary blames hospital strikes and upfront payment demands. Read his powerful final plea for change.
Labour advocates urge IPMAN to provide health insurance for petrol station workers nationwide, citing daily exposure to toxic fumes and fire hazards. This follows NNPCL's new scheme for its retail workers.
NAICOM pushes for Takaful insurance growth to include underserved Nigerians. New 2025 law provides legal backing. Read how this ethical model will reshape the industry.
NCRIB President Ekeoma Ezeibe calls for a unified insurance industry to unlock Nigeria's economic potential. Learn how collaboration can drive growth and innovation.
Plans to mine Europe's largest rare earth deposit in Norway face delays over environmental fears for endangered beetles and mosses. Discover the clash between green energy goals and conservation.
Michelle Mills and Geraint Berry sentenced to 19 years for a devious plot to murder her husband and claim his life insurance. The victim bravely fought off masked attackers.
Following the 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash, interim compensation has been paid to the lone survivor, victims' families, and ground survivors. Total liabilities reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Read the full report.
Taraba State launches an E-Referral and Claims Management System under its health insurance scheme, aiming to provide seamless healthcare for over 112,000 enrollees and move towards universal coverage.
Commercial motorcyclists in Abeokuta protest a new N200 daily health insurance levy, calling it exploitation. Council chairmen defend the scheme as vital welfare. Read the full story.
Okada riders in Abeokuta protest a new ₦200 daily insurance premium, calling it an extra burden. Council chairmen defend the scheme as vital health coverage. Read the full story.
The NDIC has initiated a payout of up to N2 million per depositor for customers of Aso Savings and Union Homes. Learn about the verification process and what happens to balances above the insured limit.
CBN revokes Aso Savings & Union Homes licences for regulatory breaches. NDIC starts insured deposit payments up to N2m. Learn how to claim your funds.
Nigerian Correctional Service and NHIA collaborate to provide health insurance coverage for inmates, aiming to improve rehabilitation and reduce recidivism. Learn more about this landmark initiative.
SUNU Assurance shareholders approve N9 billion capital raising to meet new NIIRA 2025 requirements. The move aims to strengthen the firm's financial capacity before the July 2026 deadline.
A Nigerian man retracts false allegations against influencer Wizarab, accused of tampering with funds for Aunty Esther's cancer treatment. Wizarab's detailed rebuttal highlights key inconsistencies.